Top Rankings
CHSD 117 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,647 students in CHSD 117 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in CHSD 117 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
2,647 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
CHSD 117 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#269 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
29%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
72%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,890 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,104 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,890
$22,455
Spending / Student
$27,104
$21,692
Best CHSD 117 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakes Community High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Eagle Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7100
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Antioch Comm High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1133 Main St
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-7179
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-7179
Gr: 9-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale School
Alternative School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6322
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6322
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to CHSD 117 School District?
CHSD 117 School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,647 students.
What is the rank of CHSD 117 School District?
CHSD 117 School District is ranked #273 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in CHSD 117 School District?
72% of CHSD 117 School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of CHSD 117 School District?
CHSD 117 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is CHSD 117 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,104 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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